News and Analysis

The Australian parliament’s passing of the My Health Record ‘Sharing by Default’ amendment bill emphasizes the importance of connected care, a system where patient information is passed seamlessly through various care settings. This would result in better patient care and outcomes but integration of the system presents challenges, notably managing legacy systems, ensuring data security and overcoming complex regulatory requirements. For connected care to work effectively, efforts need to prioritize system interoperability and data integration from the beginning, rather than viewing them as secondary considerations.